BYU edges Notre Dame in tight 28-24 game on October 17

BYU defeated Notre Dame 28-24 at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Utah, on October 17, 2026. The Cougars opened the scoring with a 5-yard run from Bear Bachmeier and maintained the lead through key touchdown catches and running plays. Notre Dame rallied in the second half, narrowing the gap with multiple field goals before Jonaz Walton's touchdown gave the Irish a brief 24-21 lead. However, a late 6-yard touchdown pass from Bachmeier to Walker Lyons sealed the victory for BYU. This result is critical as Notre Dame ranks No. 2 while BYU ranks No. 8, marking a significant upset.

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